Towne Billiards Hosts Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Fundraiser Tonight

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic film "The Hustler" while helping raise money for a charity founded by one of the film's stars at a popular billiards spot.

Tournament Night at Towne (TNT) is holding its second annual charity tournament Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at , 17 Marne St.

Last year’s event benefitted Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven, and this year’s beneficiary will be The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford.

The recipient of this year’s TNT Charity Event was chosen because 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the classic film “The Hustler” starring Paul Newman, who founded the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 1988 to provide a free of charge camp experience for children with serious and chronic illnesses.

The 8-Ball Tournament is a single elimination, handicapped event organized and directed by Greg Mouning. There will be a cash payout to the first place winner with the proceeds to support The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

Other activities include a silent auction, Felson Challenge Matches, baked goods sale, swing dance demonstration and screening of the movie “The Hustler”.

If you don’t wish to participate in the tournament, please come anyway to cheer on the players and enjoy the other festivities and to support this worthy cause.

For additional details and directions, please contact Towne Billiards at 203-281-7665 or Greg Mouning at tntcharities@gmail.com. Also check out the following websites http://www.townebilliards.com and http://tntcharities.org.